• 86th AW earns "EFFECTIVE" rating in UEI

    The 86th Airlift Wing earned an "EFFECTIVE" rating during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection conducted by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General team Jan. 4 through 19 on Moron Air Base, Chievres AB and Ramstein.A UEI is a multi-year, continual evaluation of the unit's effectiveness that helps

  • Maintainers clean before painting, inspecting

    "Clean before applying paint" is a direction many people have disregarded during a home improvement project, but they are words that are well-heeded by the members of the 86th Maintenance Squadron isochronal (ISO) inspection section.Proper washing and painting can be crucial in maintaining the

  • Families of deployed Airmen enjoy Winter Bash

    In an effort to ease the stress on families of deployed service members, especially during the holiday season, the Vogelweh Youth Program hosted a Winter Bash event Dec. 21, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany.The event gave families a chance to interact with other families that are also

  • 435th AGOW challenges medics

    Parachuting out of a C-130J Super Hercules is just one of the many tasks independent duty medical technician Airmen are required to do at locations throughout Europe.At home station these IDMT Airmen conduct tests and procedures to ensure Airmen have access to a laboratory, dentistry,

  • DOD: Ramstein civilian epitomizes Cyber and IT Excellence

    It started with a team working on a project to help allies communicate intelligence. The system was built; they just needed to learn it and make it better.Then world events pushed their program's efforts to the forefront of everyone's mind. Matthew Sion, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations

  • SERE specialists, augmentees keep Airmen mission-ready

    After ejecting out of a flame-engulfed plane, you quickly activate your parachute over the ocean below. While gently descending toward the water, you notice land on the horizon. Your mind is racing with thoughts of the attack, possible enemies to avoid, surviving and getting home. You try to calm

  • Biggest loser: Finish first by losing

    As people are looking for ways to start the New Year off healthy and fit, Ramstein's Southside Fitness Center is hosting its sixth annual 'Biggest Loser' event from Jan. 12 to April 5, 2016, to help people start the year off right.The event provides an element of competition to motivate people to

  • Where to dispose of leftover trees

    Every year they are adopted by families, taken home and dressed to their best. They are adored and admired; then with little to no warning, they are stripped of their lights and ornaments and thrown on the side of the road.Disposing of your no-longer-needed Christmas trees is important for many

  • 86th MDOS Airman steps up career

    Staff Sgt. Megan Cotter, 86th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of ambulance services, was promoted through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program to the rank technical sergeant Dec. 18 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Under the guise of receiving a briefing about the new 86th Medical

  • RAB pharmacy provides care, safety for KMC

    Counting pills, verifying personal information, and asking if patients have any questions are just a few of the tasks Airmen at the Ramstein pharmacy take on each day.With a staff of three pharmacists and seven technicians, the Ramstein pharmacy cares for more than 47,000 patients and eleven clinics

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